Goanvoice UK * Oct 28, 2004 (Eddie Fernandes)
Frederick Noronha (FN)
Newsletter. Issue 2004-41. Oct 28, 2004 Printer Friendly Version
COMMUNITY NEWS
UK: Jerry Fernandes 90th birthday. Jerry Fernandes (ex Velsao & Nairobi)
celebrated, with wife Helen, his 90th birthday (12th October'04) on the 16th
October 2004 at South Wimbledon, at a party given by his 5 children, Larry,
Mafalda, Fenelon, Mervyn & Leonore. For the supplement with more details and
photographs, click here.
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Montreal: Glenda Braganza wins Best Actress MECCA
23 Oct. 2004. Montreal Gazette Glenda Braganza won her Best Actress MECCA
for performances in three plays, Jane Eyre, Jennydog and West, edging out
Colombe Demers (Hedda Gabler). For full text click here. For a profile of
Glenda Braganza, click here
Jackie DeSouza, Communications Director, Canadian Olympic Committee Jackie
DeSouza was born in Shinyanga, Tanzania, daughter of Felix and Vicky DeSouza
and sister of Connie and Natalie. She attends some Goan/Tanzanian community
functions in Toronto - Tanzanite dance and the sports day in the summer. Her
hobbies are: Running, yoga, watching movies, playing with her children. For
a brief profile of her see:
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/supplement/JackieDeSouza.html
Landlady harassed by tenant who sent 'disturbing' letters 21 Oct. Sutton
Guardian, (UK). At a trial, which began at Sutton Magistrates' Court last
week, Janet D'Sa, of Lakehall Road, Thornton Heath, denies harassing Sheila
Read at her home, in Worcester Road, Sutton, while she lived there as a
tenant from January to August this year. 382 words click here. See also 27
Oct. Croydon Guardian. Click here.
Update: Rabi Martins supplement The Rabi Martins supplement has
been updated to include a biography with some details of his
various roles in the UK Goan Community. See:
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/supplement/RabiMartins.html
Toronto: Legal action forces Cesar Correia to resign. 22 Oct.
Oct. Globe & Mail. Mr. Correia agreed to resign as an officer
and director (although he remains a paid executive). The judge
ordered that his resignation remain in place until he is
re-elected by shareholders or reappointed by the board. 713
words click here.
Big spender Keith Vaz draws £164,265 in expenses 22 Oct:
Leicester Mercury. Mr Vaz, MP for Leicester East, claimed
£164,265 in expenses for this year - twice as much as the Prime
Minister. Today, the Labour MP defended his spending, saying he
was an "exceptionally hard-working politician" and the bill
reflected his efforts on behalf of constituents. 447 words.
Francisco D'Souza Oct 2004: Fast Company (USA) Francisco D'Souza
joined Cognizant, a consulting firm, about 10 years ago. As COO,
D'Souza has helped build Cognizant from what started as an
Indian-based arm of parent company Dun & Bradstreet into a
worldwide operation, whose 12,000 employees are spread across
India, the United States, and Europe. Son of a diplomat father,
D'Souza was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and lived in 11 countries.
"Every three years, we moved from one country to another," he
says. Now a naturalized U.S. citizen, D'Souza still trots around
the globe and is hardly found at his Teaneck, New Jersey,
headquarters.
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/87/reverse-offshoring.html
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DEATHS
Graciano Joao, mother of James/Rekha, Irene/Peter,
Harry/Felicity (UK), Arthur /Deodita, Diana/Gabriel, Edward
/Marianne, Richard /Michelle.
26 Oct. Toronto, Canada. FRANCIS FERNANDES. Husband of late Justine
Fernandes. Father of Tina/Justin (Canada), Effie/Sisinio (Canada),
Theresa/Benny (Sweden). Grandfather of Shaun, Avril and Brendon (Canada),
Samantha (Canada), Sirikitt (Sweden). Brother of late Maria Santana, late
Flory/Moti Santan, late Josephine/Luis Manuel, late Beatrice/Marcus, Bombay.
Funeral to be held on Friday 29th October.
23 Oct. Toronto, Canada. CONSTANTINO ''CONNIE'' AGAPITO FERNANDES. (ex-
Parra, Goa, India and Nairobi, Kenya). Husband of Dorothy. Father of
Philomena, Xavier, Goretti and Fiona. Funeral on Fri. 29 October at
Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, with Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
23 Oct: Margao: AGNELO CYRIL ALVARES (1968). Brother of Joseph/Christine
(London), Anna/Caetan, Fatima/Andrew, Josephine/Cajetan.
23 Oct: Mapusa, Goa. PETER FRANCIS ALMEIDA (born 1921, Ex Cable and Wireless
- Aden). Husband of Maria (Damasceana). Father of Janet / Cosme (Titus),
Domnic / Cynthia. Brother of Flory (Canada) / late Ubaldo, late Alfred /
Guilhermina (London), Theresa (London) / late Maurice, Nelson / Alzira
(London), Lumen / late Candido
21 Oct: Greenford, UK. ROQUE REBELLO. Husband of Servita. Father of Darryl,
Charlene. Son of Caetano Rosario/Maria Angelica. Brother of Fr Anthony
(SVD), Anna/late Ignatius, Lira/Warren. Condolences to
dar...@rebello15.fsnet.co.uk
20 Oct. Pilerne, Goa. JOAQUIM ANTONIO D'SOUZA. Son of Annie/late John
Vincent. Husband of Rosita. Father of Juliet (Kuwait)/Vishwas Damania
(Saudi), Glenda/Mathew Rodrigues (UK), Xavieret (Saudi) and Selma.
19 Oct: Barkingside, UK. ELSIE VALLES nee DIAS (Ex-Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi
and Goa). Wife of late John Valles. Mother/Mother-in-law of Lalita/Elvis
Lobo (Canada). Sister/Sister-in-law of Monica/Joe Dias (London) and
Ronald/Sigrid (Canada). Brother of Fr Gilbert (Switzerland). Funeral was on
22nd October 2004. Condolences to Monica Dias 020 8550 7918
Toronto: Obituary: Phyllis Athaide 19 Oct. Globe & Mail.
Sportswoman, art enthusiast, wife, mother, community activist.
Born Aug. 6, 1914, in Bombay, India. Died Aug. 1 in Mississauga
of natural causes, aged 89. 589 words. [Source: Mervyn Lobo's
post to GoaNet]. For full text click here
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LOOKING FOR Camillo Antonio Mendes (Cam) who was born in Goa on 6th January
1941 or 42. He is the son of Francis Xavier Mendes and is known to have
spent the years between 1961 and 1968 in NW London. If you have any
information please get in touch with Anna (Donnithorne) anti...@hotmail.com
or by post, c/o 48 Crefeld Close London W6 8EL
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HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Somak Late Offers Goa. MAN or LGW Dep. 28-29 Oct. 2 weeks from
£299 rtn. Also, Mombasa. Dep. 31 Oct. 2 weeks. £179 rtn. Details
at http://www.somak.co.uk/ or call 020 8423 3000.
Goa: Taking life at a snail's pace 23 Oct: Australian
Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News. By Glenn Mitchell. Due to a
unique tour schedule, the Australian team is effectively having
a holiday between the second and third Tests. Our destination
has been the tiny state of Goa.Life in Goa takes place at a
snail's pace compared to the frenetic lifestyle of a city like
Mumbai. in Goa, time tends to stand still, and nothing is ever
done in a hurry. 744 words.
http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200410/s1226362.htm
Proposta da Semana 23 Oct. Publico (Portugal). A special tour,
In the path of St Francis Xavier is taking place between 11-28
Nov. and covering Bombay, Goa, Damão, Diu and Cochim. The cost
is EUR 3900 per person. Text in Portuguese.
http://jornal.publico.pt/publico/2004/10/23/Fugas/FUVIAG09.html
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FOR SALE
UK: Auction. Goanese Walnut Writing Bureau Early 18th C. Goanese Walnut
Writing Bureau having inlaid and engraved ivory decoration. 2'11"w x 1'7"d x
3'4"h. Estimate: £3000 to £5000. To be auctioned by Walker Barnett & Hill,
Shropshire, UK. 2 Nov. 2004. For full text click here
eBay has a book by FONSECA, Jose Nicolau da. Title: An Historical and
Archaeological Sketch of the City of Goa. 1878. Auction ends 31 Oct. Current
price US $499.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2198&item=3757318287&rd=1
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GOA NEWS HEADLINES
Fire ravages part of Basilica annexe 22 Oct. Navhind Times. A
major fire broke out in the two-storeyed convent building 'Casa
Professa', adjacent to the Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa
early today morning.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=102224
India: Catholic monuments at risk. 21 Oct. ANSA (Italy). A fire
broke out last night and destroyed three rooms of the museum in
Goa. Goa used to be a Portuguese colony for almost five
centuries. Since Portugal lacked the military power necessary to
rule its empire, it promoted mixed marriages. That is why today
Goa residents have Portuguese blood, Iberian names and the
majority of them are still Christians despite the massive
immigration of Hindus promoted by New Delhi after Goa became
part of India in the 1960s. The fire in the museum was caused
by a short circuit which set ablaze the wooden ceiling made more
than a century ago, Padre Savoi told Indian news agencies. After
two hours of work the firemen managed to put out the fire before
sunrise, the agencies reported.
St Francis Xavier relics survive fire in Goa basilica 25 Oct:
CathNews (Australia). Just a month before a planned exposition
of the remains of St Francis Xavier, fire erupted in the annexe
of the Basilica of Bom Jesus in the Western Indian province of
Goa, partially gutting two floors.
http://www.cathnews.com/news/410/126.php
India ranked 90th in global corruption index 22 Oct. Hindustan
Times. India figures amongst 55 of the world's most corrupt
countries, with the global graft watchdog Transparency
International (TI) ranking it a lowly 90 in its Corruption
Perception Index for 2004.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1067714,0008.htm
Indian airfares among world's highest 22 Oct. Rediff.com. Air
travel in India is far more expensive than in other countries.
In 2000, the fares for domestic airlines were found to be 69 per
cent higher than the average of selected world airlines. From
October 14 this year all the full-service domestic airlines
raised airfares by 10 per cent.
http://us.rediff.com/money/2004/oct/21spec.htm
Dog lovers to aid of strays 22 Oct. Times of India. The issue of
how to tackle the city's rising stray dog population will
finally come up before a constitutional bench on December 6 in
the Bombay high court.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/895661.cms
Encounter: Mario Miranda. 22 Oct: Financial Express. Cartoonist Mario
Miranda can't figure out yet what it is that makes people think he is funny.
"Cartooning is serious business," says the grey haired, soft spoken
gentleman. "If you are a cartoonist, you must be funny. I just don't get it.
Even after these many years. I am not funny at all," he says firmly. 770
words. http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=72045
The other side of the tourism boom 23 Oct: Indian Express.
Although tourism is the lifeline of this coastal state, its grim
underbelly has been exposed with rising incidents of atrocities
against women and children.
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=57529
End poaching or Assembly will be dissolved: Goa Governor 25 Oct.
Indian Express. Goa Governor S.C. Jamir today threatened to
dissolve the Assembly if the BJP government in the state
continues Governor S.C. Jamir today threatened to dissolve the
Assembly if the BJP government in the state continues to poach
on Opposition MLAs.
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=57632
No Indian skeletons for UK medics 26 Oct: Navhind Times. A
reported ban by India on the export of human skeletons may soon
deprive medical students in Britain of the bony structure for
detailed study. Students may have to make do with plastic
skeletons instead. Fresh human skeletons are on sale for about £
65 each, but the plastic variety would cost £ 110.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=102623
Goa is not just fun and feni. 26 Oct: The Tribune. To drive
home the point that Goa is not "just... fun and feni," a six-day
festival will open in Delhi to give a glimpse of the real
idyllic state. Visitors will be treated to Goan ballet, folk
dances and cuisine reflecting traditions dating back to third
century BC.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041026/delhi.htm#11
British feature film being shot in Goa 27 Oct: nowrunning.com.
Indian actress Perizaad Zorabian is starring in a new British
film "Exitz" where she plays a Miss India opposite a computer
gaming magnate played by Malcolm Mcdowell famous for his role in
Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange." Shooting has taken place
in Goa over 10 days. The script is by Farooq Dhondy.
http://nowrunning.com/news/news.asp?id=1600
Goa: Property prices soar 27 Oct: Times of India. Builders say
there is an upswing in property prices after nearly a decade.
The rates have moved up by 20 per cent in recent months and by
next year, for some of the locations one can expect an
appreciation of 100 per cent. Prices have moved up in the posh
Dona Paula plateau and areas close to Miramar beach in the
capital. There is also a very great demand for old
Indo-Portuguese houses by foreign nationals. 468 words.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/901170.cms
Goa: Govt demarcates 29 bathing zones on beaches 28 Oct: Navhind
Times. The tourism department will demarcate 29 bathing zones
Goa with buoys and increase the strength of life-guards from the
present 60 to over 100.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=102817
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GOANET: SOME HIGHLIGHTS By Cornel DaCosta
If you did not know what matka was, now is the time to find out from Goanet
posts. This really seems to have caught the imagination and gripped many
minds. Don't be left out!
For many of us, Dabolim, Goa airport is the entry and exit point for tourist
charter flights from all over the world as well as the domestic airport for
internal flights within India. However, there clearly is much more to
Dabolim than meets the eye. Its use before and after December 1961 has been
hotly debated as well as plans for its future use.
The issue about caste among Catholic Goans in Goa and in the Goan diaspora
has become significantly informed academically with the latest substantial
contributions from Basilio Monteiro and sociologist Alito Sequeira from the
University of Goa.
Silviano Barbosa reported that Ben Antao, a Goan writer and author, has been
elected President of the Canadian Authors' Association, Toronto Branch.
Ben's latest book on Goa is to be published soon, following his earlier
success with Images of Goa. So, do watch this space. For a photograph and
profile of Ben Antao see http://www.colaco.net/1/ben.htm
To view the discussions see: http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/
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IN THE NEWS
Champneys goes to Goa 1 Oct: Health & Beauty Salon. Champneys Health Resorts
Group [UK] has linked up with the InterContinental Hotels Group to open a
spa at the InterContinental Grand Resort in Goa, India. Champneys Goa will
provide a range of spa therapies inspired by the group's most popular
traditional treatments, as well as therapies based on Goa's diverse
ayurvedic culture. A range of health and fitness services will also be
available. Champneys, based in Bedfordshire, will also launch breaks at the
Goan resort based on its traditional health resort weeks - which "will be
ideal for spa resort guests - both in the UK and India - looking to travel
further afield", says the company. http://www.healthfarms.co.uk/
With Love from Lisbon 23 Oct. Indian Express. Thought only Goa had a
Portuguese connection? East Indians an indigenous community in and around
Mumbai, adopted the name to cosy up to the Brits and to impress upon the
Empire their status as the earliest Christians. Their food reveals the
Portuguese links. 868 words.
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=57472
Restaurant Review: Edinburgh: Suruchi 24 Oct. Scotland on Sunday. Headline:
The height of good taste. Suruchi is having a pre-Christmas Goan Food
Festival. 780 words.
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/spectrum.cfm?id=1228462004
Crowd licks up Talent 24 Oct: Kamloops This Week (Canada). Breasts were
bared and undergarments were tossed on stage. Billy Talent, a punk foursome
from Toronto, took to the stage at Sport Mart Place shortly after 9 p.m.
Thursday. About 3,000 screaming fans threw their fists in the air upon the
arrival of Kowalewicz, guitarist Ian D'Sa, bass player Jonathan Gallant and
drummer Aaron Solowoniuk.
http://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=15&cat=44&id=317799&more
Where to get your cheeky Frambuie 25 Oct: Aberdeen Press & Journal. If you
fancy a liqueur to round off your meal at the splendid Palms of Goa Indian
restaurant in Soho, why not try two of the concoctions on the drinks menu.
One is Cointeau and the other is Frambuie. "A printer's error," said Eugene
Dias, the charming mein host of the ever-so-friendly eating house in
historic Meard Street. Never mind, the Goan food was a definite goer with
your Diarist's family party of five diners.
Singapore: Goans' get-together on Nov 13 25 Oct: Today (Singapore). The
150-odd ethnic Goans in Singapore celebrate Goa Nite on 13 Nov. "We wanted
to bring in a real Goan band and bailaderas (dancing girls) from Goa; but it
was too expensive," said Mr Arthur Martin now a Singapore citizen and a
shipping executive. The legacy of four centuries of Portuguese rule in Goa
is apparent in the Goans' sosse gado (happy-go-lucky) culture and vibrant
way of life. Goans first came to Singapore 1910 as bandmasters and musicians
for the silent movies of the era. 230 words.
http://www.todayonline.com/articles/28222.asp
Canada opens its arms for immigrants 25 Oct: Economic Times (India). Canada
is increasingly seen as an ideal destination for business immigrants in view
of the political stability, good standard of living, legal system and
proximity to the US. The country welcomes three classes of business
immigrants: investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed persons. 898 words.
[Source: Lawrie D'Souza's post to GoaNet]
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/897529.cms
'Racism still prevalent in British police' 26 Oct: Times of India. Lord
Dholakia has claimed that racism was still prevalent in British police and
hoped leadership at the top would take effective steps to make Britain a
truly multi-cultural and multi-racial society. Dholakia, who stepped down as
President of the Liberal Democratic party at the end of his four-year term,
said at a function hosted in his honour on Monday that he himself had fallen
victim to racist treatment by police in the past.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/899254.cms
Bringing food products from India to the UK 26 Oct. Hindustan Times.
Excerpts: UK Govt. launches 'If in doubt, Leave it out' awareness campaign.
It has always been a problem, what edibles people coming from India can
bring for their relatives and friends in Britain. Now a new Govt. campaign
is to publicise the risks and controls. The current rules mean that it is
illegal to bring meat and milk-based products for personal use back into the
UK from outside the EU. There are also limits on bringing back other food
items, including fish, shellfish, honey, eggs and certain types of fruit and
vegetables. The limits depend on the country people are travelling from, and
the same rules apply whether these food items are for personal use, as a
gift, or if they are sent in the post. 456 words.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5983_1074971,00430005.htm To check the
new illegal imports database see
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/illegali/default.htm
Madge Off To Get Her Gyro 27 Oct. Daily Mirror. Madonna , 46 now visits the
North London gym for workouts once a week. She pays £90 for weekly
one-on-one sessions with fitness guru James D'Silva. Friends say she began
visiting instructor James for Pilates classes but soon became hooked on the
gyrotonic expansion system. For text click here. For a profile of James
D'Silva click here.
UK raises marriageable age for Asians 27 Oct: Times of India. In an indirect
move to curb forced marriages within the Asian community in Britain, the
country's Foreign and Home Offices have decided to raise the minimum age for
such marriages from 16 to 18.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow/901055.cms
Medical Tourism 31 Oct: The Week. The country becomes a medical destination
as even patients in the west fly in for world class treatment that is
cheaper. Gregory Bates's visit to India was purely for pleasure. But while
in Goa, Bates, a British power lifting champion, suffered a heart attack. "I
had the choice to go back home for the bypass," he said. "But I chose to
stay on. My family was concerned but having heard about Indian medical
expertise, I was confident that I was in safe hands. The pre-operative
support of Wockhardt Heart Institute in Bangalore while I was in Goa proved
that I would get uncompromised care". Substantial article, 3460 words at
http://www.the-week.com/24oct31/currentevents_article10.htm
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FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/publications/location/directions.htm for help in
locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
SOLD OUT! Sat. 30 Oct. G.O.A. Trip to Belgium and France.
Sat 30 Oct. 15:30 (30 mins) Radio programme. BBC Radio 4. Title: Blyton in
Bombay. Enid Blyton is a household name in India. But although her books are
universally known among the English-speaking classes, she is by no means
universally loved. Bombay-born Shebana Coelho investigates.
Sun 31 Oct. G.O.A. Snooker Singles Knockout Tournament. 9.30 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: The Royal Surrey Snooker Club, 1/9 Abbotsbury Road, Morden, Surrey
(Opposite Woolworths). LIST CLOSED.
Sun. 31 Oct. The Asian Chaplaincy. Konkani Mass will be celebrated at Our
Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High Street, Cranford,
Middlesex.
Sun. 31 Oct. The Uganda Reunion is celebrating its 31st Anniversary. Social
from 1pm till 7pm. Music provided by Maz &Co. Location: Wandsworth Town
Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PU Ticket Prices -Adults: £15,
Children Under 13 : £5 (All Prices Include A Meal and Snacks) Please Contact
Christine De Souza 020 8310 2332 For Tickets. All Welcome.
Sun.7 Nov.1 pm G.O.A. MASS FOR DECEASED at the ATC Hall, South Wimbledon
followed by a 3-COURSE MEAL (advance booking only). Contacts: Norma
Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 Nina Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 Bernie Gracias 020
- 8723 1322.
Sun 14 Nov Union of Navelim. Feast of Our Lady of Holy Rosary at Bishop
Thomas Grant RC School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham, London SW16 from 12pm -
8pm, commencing with mass. Music by Breakthru. Tickets from: Sandra
Fernandes-Allen 020 8395 5462 Antonetta Fernandes 020 8 298 0804 Selwyn
Ferrao 020 8 933 8362 Gabe Menezes 020 8 947 0290. For the flyer see:
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/newsletter/2004/Sep/issue5/event/
Sun. 21 Nov. Ven. Fr. Agnelo's Day 77th Commemoration Mass at 2.30pm, at St
George's Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Road, Southwark. Contact: Nina Pinto
020 - 8767 0663.
Sun. 28 Nov. 4.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy. Konkani Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High Street, Cranford,
Middlesex
Sun. 5 Dec. G.O.A. FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER at Archbishop Lanfranc
School, Mitcham Road, Croydon starting with Mass at 12.30 pm. Contacts:
Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 Alfred Rebello 020 - 8337 8022 Bernie Gracias
020 - 8723 1322
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